Who gives a damn about where you get the music, getting the music to an audience is the most important thing, the only reason HMV are so sh*tty about it, is because its a great album by a famous Canadian artist that usually does quite well with sales.
Half of the world downloads from the internet, I know I will be when it's released.
Alanis addressed the senate in the states to fight the recording companies and there hungry wallets, so if she can get a better deal ($$$)from distrubuting her music through Starbucks then good on her.

it would be nice to think that HMV did this cause her music wasn't so great...
but..it's more likely from this american source......

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This obnoxiously favors our competition," says CEO/co-owner Mike Dreese, who now refers to the singer as "persona non grata." Dreese adds that he signed a letter to Morissette's U.S. label Maverick expressing Newbury's displeasure over terms of the release but has not received a response. This is the ultimate disrespect, he says, to a retailer that has supported Maverick's developing artists.

maverick? I didn't think that maverick were into like, poppy star girlz?

maverick? I didn't think that maverick were into like, poppy star girlz?

What do you you expect from a label owned by Madonna?

Does anyone even shop at HMV? I admit I sometimes go in if I happen to be in a mall and there aren't any other music stores but their stuff is so expensive. At least a couple bucks higher than other places. I've seen them try to sell some CDs for $25. Their store at West Edmonton Mall has a good selection though. You can find anything at West Ed.

Ultimately, it's only going to hurt HMV. People who want it will just go to Starbucks. But c'mon, Starbucks. It's hardly associated with music. Talk about selling out.